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Heat Check with Trysta Krick

If you live for the drama of the NBA, you’re going to love HEAT CHECK. Stay up to date with your host Trysta Krick who humorously breaks down the many storylines, drama, and rivalries that make the NBA the world’s greatest sports soap opera. From spicy takes to hilarious interviews, catch the HEAT CHECK so you can keep up on all the fun.

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19:02

Knicks Win the NBA Cup and the Bucks are Getting...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/18

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta reacts to the New York Knicks winning the NBA Cup, breaking down their victory over the Spurs and why the tournament might finally be turning a corner. She also loved watching New York fans show real appreciation for Victor Wembanyama’s greatness. Trysta weighs in on Adam Silver’s response to the Terry Rozier/Miami Heat dilemma, checks in on a Milwaukee Bucks team growing increasingly desperate — including reported interest in Zach LaVine

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25:21

NBA Cup Week, Pat Spencer Breaks Out, and Lebron's...

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2025/12/12

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta breaks down a packed week in the NBA — from the intensity of the NBA Cup, to the alarming wave of injuries sweeping across the league. She dives into Pat Spencer’s unlikely breakout, the Detroit Pistons’ surprising depth, and Cooper Flagg’s record-breaking start to his rookie season. Trysta also unpacks the ongoing conversation around LeBron James’s complicated legacy in LA, Jonathan Kaminga’s uncertain standing with the

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67:11

Giannis Deep Dive and Chris Paul Sent Home with Keith...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/09

Trysta is joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac to break down every angle of the loomingGiannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. They talk potential trade destinations, how realistic a move actually is, what the Bucks can get in a trade, and why a return to Greece later in his career may factor into his decisions. Then, Trysta and Keith react to the Chris Paul saga in L.A., as the Clippers send CP3 home and chaos continues to surround the organization. Cap strategy, drama, and all the big picture NBA

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41:22

Giannis Future with Bucks in Question with DLo & KC

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/04

Trysta joins DLo & KC of ESPN 1320 to break down the developing Giannis Antetokounmpo saga, after new reports suggest he’s exploring his future with Milwaukee and evaluating potential destinations. What led to this? Who could realistically land him? And what does this mean for the Bucks moving forward? Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:07

The UNSTOPPABLE Thunder, Edey's Evolution, and the...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/12/02

Trysta dives into all the latest in the NBA as we are a quarter of the way through the season. On this episode Trysta looks at the Bulls potentially trading for Anthony Davis, why the Kings and Clippers are in such horrible spots as franchises right now, and the Lakers continuing their hot start! Plus, Trysta saw the Thunder live and breaks down just how incredible they are playing in their historic 20-1 start to the year Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court

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31:38

The Pistons Are BACK & How Do the Lakers Keep Doing...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/27

Happy Thanksgiving from The Heat Check! Trysta breaks down the latest in the NBA, starting with... the Lakers. Trysta hates it, but somehow they keep pulling off escape acts. She recaps the Lakers–Clippers NBA Cup game, how L.A. went from near collapse to now in great shape, and why nothing about this makes any sense. Then she dives into the red-hot Detroit Pistons. Cade Cunningham is playing at an All-NBA level, the team is on a massive win streak, and they’re doing it without Jaden

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52:04

All Things Bulls and Ball with Lawrence Holmes

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/21

Trysta is joined by Chicago sports voice from 670 The Score Lawrence Holmes to talk everything happening across the NBA. They dive deep into the Bulls up and down start, why Lawrence hasn’t missed LeBron, and what makes the Pistons surprisingly deep this season. They discuss whether the Sixers are actually legitimate contenders, compare the top of the East vs. the West, and rave about just how ridiculously good Nikola Jokic continues to be. Lawrence also makes the case for why the Houston

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29:39

Hawks Surging Without Trae, Wemby Out, and the...

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2025/11/18

On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta officially enters NBA reality-check season... We’re far enough into the schedule to know who’s legit and who’s fooling everybody. She breaks down whether the Sixers are slipping, why the Bulls are still mid, and how the Warriors crashed back to .500 after a hot start. Then it’s over to Atlanta, where Trae Young is hurt, Jalen Johnson is thriving, and the Hawks suddenly have the second-best defense in the NBA… without Trae. Should

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56:08

Cleaning Up Nico's Mess with John Gonzalez

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/14

Trysta is joined by NBA analyst John Gonzalez (CBS Sports, formerly The Ringer) to break down all the biggest stories around the league. Trysta and John talk Nico Harrison’s firing in Dallas, Brad Beal’s season-ending injury, the latest twists in the Ja Morant saga, and why the Sixers young core might actually be something special.\ Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:58

Is Nico Harrison Done in Dallas?

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2025/11/11

UPDATE: Trysta recorded this episode Monday night — and by Tuesday morning, Nico Harrison was officially fired. Talk about timing! Trysta breaks down the chaos in Dallas as reports surface that Nico Harrison could be on the chopping block, with the Mavs spiraling. From bad offense, injuries piling up, to the fans being fed up. She then dives into the NBA’s plan for a Europe league in 2027, growing gambling scandals in sports, and the new Project B league that could disrupt the WNBA and

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51:27

NBA Storylines and Where Ja Goes from Here with Law...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/11/07

Trysta is joined by The Athletic’s Law Murray for an insider look at the NBA two weeks into the season — starting with what it’s really like covering the Clippers amid the Pablo Torre/Aspiration fallout. They take the temperature on both LA teams as Law shares why theLakers’ offense is better than people think, how LeBron sitting early has helped key role players, and what’s next for Ja Morant. Then, Trysta and Law dive into the NBA’s fast-pace revolution —

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20:31

Ja Morant Suspended and Early Season Contenders vs...

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2025/11/04

Trysta is back with a loaded Heat Check, starting with Portland-based insider insight straight from Trysta on the Blazers vs Nuggets NBA Cup game. She breaks down the biggest early-season contenders vs pretenders, including theSixers and Bulls scorching starts, why Tyrese Maxey can’t keep up this scoring pace, concerns about Joel Embiid's limited minutes, and can the Heat sustain this level of play? Plus, the latest Ja Morant drama following Memphis’ loss to the Lakers — and

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54:46

Gambling Drama, Sixers Hype, and LeBron's Future with...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/10/31

Trysta is joined by Jermaine Womack — better known as ChillTown Hoops — to take a deep breath and break down the chaotic first two weeks of the NBA season. The two dive into the ongoing NBA gambling scandal andthe latest on Terry Rozier. Chill gives his unfiltered takes on the Sixers’ hot 4-0 start (“fool’s gold”), LeBron’s uncertain future with the Lakers, and whether the Warriors are actually good. They also hit on Giannis’ quiet dominance, Ryan

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28:01

Inside Scoop from Portland, Celtics Struggle and...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/10/28

Trysta breaks down a wild first week of the NBA season! Fresh off being in Portland for the Blazers’ first game since Chauncey Billups’ arrest, she dives into Adam Silver’s bizarre Amazon interview, Ty Lue’s rumored poker involvement, and Portland's win over the Warriors. Plus, Austin Reaves drops 50, the Celtics stumble out of the gate, and the Spurs young backcourt is turning heads. All that and more — with exclusive Blazers insider updates all season long on The Heat

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33:03

Billups and Rozier ARRESTED, Wemby’s Ascension and...

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2025/10/24

This episode of Heat Check dives into the NBA’s biggest stories right now, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier arrested in a sweeping illegal gambling probe, the league’s return to NBC, and Victor Wembanyama’s stellar performance. Trysta also recaps the early OKC vs. Houston matchup, rookie Cooper Flagg’s debut struggles, discusses Spencer Dinwiddie moving to Bayern Munich, and answers fan questions with producer Zeke. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay

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29:27

Brogdon's Retirement, Westbrook's Signing, and the...

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2025/10/17

The NBA season is here and it's time to clear the deck! Trysta dives into the shocking retirement announcement by Malcolm Brogdon, Russell Westbrook's move to the Kings, and Joe Mazzula's unique Celtics media day stunt. She also touches on Mark Cuban's latest conversation with Pablo Torre, female coaches in the NBA, and Wemby’s ongoing height controversy. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See

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29:41

Giannis Rumors, Lakers Chaos & Wemby’s Growth Spurt

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/10/10

The NBA season is almost here, and the drama’s already heating up! Trysta breaks down the latest reports on Giannis’ uncertain future in Milwaukee, the Lakers’ rocky preseason start and LeBron’s injury concerns, plus Wemby’s unbelievable growth spurt that has MVP talk buzzing. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:00

Cleaning Up the NBA Offseason: Kuminga, Wemby &...

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2025/10/03

The offseason dust is settling and preseason is finally here! Trysta breaks down Kuminga’s future with Golden State, Wembanyama’s latest updates, Quentin Grimes on the Sixers, the Heat reshuffling around Nikola Jovic, and why the Kings want Keegan Murray to get aggressive this year. Subscribe to the Heat Check YouTube and stay tapped in for all the off-court madness and insider tea by following Trysta here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:29

Rockets Lose VanVleet, Suns Push "High Five Culture,"...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/09/26

Trysta dives into the latest drama around Kawhi Leonard and Uncle Dennis, including the wild demands they made during Kawhi’s Clippers free agency. She also reacts to Fred VanVleet’s torn ACL, what it means for the Houston Rockets, and who can step up in Houston. Trysta breaks down Matt Ishbia’s “culture shift” tour in Phoenix, Sam Presti’s poker vs. chess analogy on team building, and the surprising demotion of Doris Burke at ESPN. Plus, updates on Montrezl

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35:53

Kuminga Divorce Looms, Cuban Defends Ballmer, and...

Heat Check with Trysta Krick ·

2025/09/19

On this episode of Heat Check, Trysta breaks down the latest NBA chaos including Jonathan Kuminga’s messy “divorce” from the Warriors, the Kawhi Leonard x Aspiration scandal heating up with Adam Silver and Mark Cuban weighing in, and Trae Young’s beef with Patrick Beverley. She also hits on J-Will’s Slam cover, Steve Kerr finally addressing the Draymond–Poole punch, and the latest out of EuroBasket where Dennis Schröder went off and Isaac Bonga took MVP

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